Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Warnford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions in Portsmouth or Stevenage.

You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems, ensuring quality across flight and ground components, with HIL integration and rigorous defect tracking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong understanding of SCC architectures and functionalities.
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, SVN, Git).
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans, and processes for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and cases for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Administer and maintain System Reference Model (SRM) test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components, including flight software, ground segment software, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.

Skills

Integration testing

Validation

SCC architectures

Red Hat OS

Windows OS

Git

SVN

Windchill

JIRA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions in Portsmouth or Stevenage.

You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems, ensuring quality across flight and ground components, with HIL integration and rigorous defect tracking.